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Slimming World Members Have Their Cake & Eat It! A coffee morning hosted by the Anstey and Rothley Slimming World clubs raised an astonishing ÂŁ 569.45 for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.

The event held at St Mary’s Church Rooms, Anstey on September 28th saw both Slimming World members and the general public enjoying a fabulous array of homemade goodies.

Marie Southam, who runs the Anstey Slimming World club said “the generosity of our members, local businesses and the general public who came together to support this fantastic cause was overwhelming and far exceeded our initial expectations.

Many members donated to our tombola and made cakes - all of which were delicious, local businesses donated some fabulous prizes to the raffle and the public enjoyed a lovely morning chatting over a coffee and piece of cake. As the Slimming World plan is flexible and has no ‘forbidden’ foods our slimmers also felt they could enjoy the tasty treats on offer safe in the knowledge that they could stay on the right track towards their goal.

Both Anna, who runs the Rothley Slimming World groups, and I would like to say a huge thankyou to each and every person and company who supported us in raising money for such a great worthwhile cause�.

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Anstey and Glenfield Cricket Club Needs you!

Our AGM this year will be held “all being well” at the Crown Inn, Bradgate Road Anstey on Sunday 24th.

November at 7pm. All are welcome. Confirm before you come.

NEW WAY AHEAD? This year’s AGM will see the beginnings of a new era for the club as both the Saturday 1st team captain Iain Marjoram and Sunday captain Mark Stafford have resigned after many years in charge, so there will be openings for some new people to take a bit of responsibility!

2014 will also see a new cricketing beginning in Leicestershire with the formation of the brand new Leicestershire and Rutland cricket League. This will incorporate, for the first time all the league clubs from the Everards, Senior and club leagues within the 2 counties. It’s a pyramid system so the better you do the higher you get...If you care then please be there at the AGM!!! This is a very important year for the club as a whole.

PRESENTATION EVENING. This year held at the “Sports Bar” in Anstey due to the uncertainty of the Crown being closed or open on the date fixed. (Thanks to Neil and Lynn) The awards were kindly presented by former president of the club Donna Seddon.

The winners were as follows:1st X1 Batting: Anoop Jayaraj. Bowling: Iain Marjoram.

2nd X1 Batting: Charlie Wilkes: Bowling: Jim Pike.

Frank Johnson Trophy most runs for the club: Anoop Tharanga 542.

Frank Hancock Trophy most wickets for the club: Chemika Mewan 41.

100 runs: Sahan Tharanga 129no v Leicester Ivanhoe. Anoop Jayaraj 100 v Fleckney CC. 50’s: 3 each Anoop Jayaraj and Sahan Tharanga. ~ 2 each Hash Patel and Charlie Wilkes.

Alex Gregory, Virral Patel, Jon Hartwell and Phil Hegginson all scored one each.

JUNIORS 2014? Yes all being well and if promises are kept then we shall be having a young junior side within the club in the forthcoming season. But they will need a sponsor...

The club as some of the best facilities within the new league structure, a top class wicket to play on and also all players are insured. Email chairman john.sutherington@ntlworld.com for more information or call me 07939 070 603. Or Charlie Wilkes 07402 295 824.

Be a part of Anstey and Glenfield C.C. A proper competitive cricket club Yours in Sport Cllr. John J. Sutherington. Chairman A & G C.C. 2013.

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Anstey Parish Council - November It is with sadness that the Parish Council has the need to advertise a casual vacancy following the recent death of Councillor Michael Parker.

Mike worked for many years as a Parish Councillor and on two separate occasions was Chairman of the Council, he made an enormous contribution to the work at the Parish Council and will be sorely missed. Anyone who may be interested in filling this vacancy should send information about themselves into the Parish Office and consideration of applications will be given in due course. If you would like more information please telephone the parish office (0116) 236 2646.

Following the award of a ‘Big Society Grant’ from Leicestershire County Council. Anstey Parish Council will be funding a late night bus service from Charles Street to Anstey. This service comes into effect from Sunday 27th October 2013 until further notice. New timetables are available on the First Group website at www.firstgroup.com/leicester or from the First Travel Shop in the Haymarket Shopping Centre.

This will be the number 54 bus service and will be operating at the following times: Monday-Friday Service Number - 54 Charles Street – stand CT Beaumont Centre Link Road Anstey, Hollow Road

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Stadon Road, Anstey LE7 7AY by 31st October 2013. Any groups that may be interested in applying to take part in the ‘participatory budgeting’ event that will be held in March 2014 can register their interests in doing so at the parish council the event is aim at providing small grants to Anstey groups.

Work to install the new play area at Millfield Playing Field is scheduled to start Mid October and is expected to take 2 – 3 weeks to install, we apologise for any disruption to residents whilst this work is going on. The Parish Council will be marking this new facility with an opening event in November.

The Parish Council has recently responded to three planning application for Anstey, in each case the Parish Council has objected to these applications. At the meeting to be held on the 29th October Marrons Solicitors will be attending the Parish Council meeting to discuss plans for Cropston Road, as a follow up to their presentation to the Parish Council they will be a public consultation event at the Jubilee Hall on Friday 1st November Those with a keen interest in planning applications for the area should look regularly at the parish website www.ansteypc.org.uk and following the link to the planning page, this shows all the current planning application that appear on the planning authorities website.

Liz Hawkes Clerk to the Council

Grants applications are welcomed from groups within Anstey who may benefit from the support of the Parish Council. Application forms can be accessed via our website www.ansteypc.org.uk.

Completed application forms need to be received at the parish office at The Jubilee Hall,

Your councillors are: Martin Broomhead, Nigel Aston, Vicky Ball, Barbara Bradshaw, Steve Farmer, Ian Grogan, Glyn McAllister, Roger Peat, Mike Roe, Brian Rowlinson, John Sutherington, Deborah Taylor and Chris Tunaley.

Your councillors can be contacted through the council offices: Tel: (0116) 236 2646 or email: ansteypc@btconnect.com.

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LOROS Lottery Win For Local Lady Mrs Ashworth of Cropston Road, Anstey has supported LOROS for the past 16 years by playing their weekly lottery; having joined purely for the fact that she wanted to support LOROS and having done so ever since she was amazed just recently when she learnt that she had won the first prize of £2,000.

Mrs Ashworth was diagnosed with cancer a number of years ago and although she still suffers some discomfort she tries to carry on as normal. This is why she intends to spend some of her winnings treating herself and her husband to a holiday in Mrs Ashworth’s words “whilst they can”!

Tony, a loyal LOROS Lottery Collector calls round to Mrs Ashworth’s house along with other members in Anstey and the surrounding villages, to collect her lottery money every 4 weeks. Mrs Ashworth loves seeing him and enjoys the fact that with such a reliable service she won’t miss any draws.

Liz Singleton, LOROS Lottery Manager made the telephone call to Mrs Ashworth following the draw to inform her of the good news. “I felt shocked… .surprised….thrilled” commented Mrs Ashworth.

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Lingdale Golf Club have announced that Simon Graham, the former Head Greenkeeper at The Buckinghamshire Golf Club, has been appointed as their new Head Greenkeeper.

Funds available for local organisations

Simon has been in that position since August 2008 and during his tenure, has been responsible for hosting Open Qualifying competitions, European Seniors Tour events, the Trilby Tour and in 2012 and 2013, the Ladies British Masters.

Anstey Town Charity Trustees will be holding their grants award meeting in April 2014 when they will allocate funds to local charities and organisations.

Lingdale are also currently offering 15 months membership for the price of 12 for new 7 Day members and have waived, for a limited time only, their Entrance Fee. All enquiries should be directed to their Managing Secretary"

Eligible groups must be based in Anstey or serve the local community and include not for profit organisations such as voluntary, sports, faith and community groups.

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The Charity also has the discretion to award occasional grants to individuals who may require support for special needs or projects. This year some eleven local groups received grants ranging from £100 to £400 totalling almost £3,000.

Trustees require an up to date audited or independently verified statement of accounts and it is helpful if applicants can indicate what activity, equipment or project the grant is needed for and how much it will cost.

They would also like to know approximately how many Anstey residents will benefit and their age group.

Applications should be sent by the 31st of January 2014 to Anstey Town Charity, Grant Applications, c/o Jubilee hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, LE7 7AY. For further information call 0116 220 7552.

Three prominent local music groups are joining together this autumn to perform Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio ‘ELIJAH’

Members of Broom Leys Choral Society and Shepshed Singers will combine to make a chorus of approximately a hundred and will be joined by Charnwood Orchestra as they perform under the baton of choral conductor Andrew Goff.

In addition to professional soloists, the part of the youth will be sung by local choirboy Alex Coles, who is head chorister at St James the Greater in Leicester.

The performance will be on November 16th at 7.30pm at Emmanuel Church Loughborough. Tickets £10 (under 16s free) in advance from choir members, 01530 454011 tickets@shepshedsingers.org.uk or 01455 290840 tickets@broomleyschoralsociety.org.uk

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David Snartt Reports...

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Planning Applications.

Further to the information I gave in my last report, I have now registered my objections to the proposal to build up to 57 dwellings on Gynsill Lane, Anstey. My main concerns being that this would add to the capacity problems on the highway with the inevitable increase in traffic especially due to the limited public transport service in this part of Anstey.

I also sent my objections to the City Council proposal to build a traveller site comprising of six pitches and six amenity buildings on Greengate Lane, which is close to the border of my County Council Division. I stated that, in my view, this should be determined within the City Council’s Core Strategy, which would take into account issues relating to the nearby Ashton Green development for 3000 dwellings, the green wedge which separates settlements and highway safety issues along Greengate Lane.

Speed Reducing Measures, Bradgate Road / Groby Road, Anstey.

As I am sure you are aware from my previous reports and consultations, the County Council is promoting a highway scheme on behalf of Davidsons Developments Ltd to satisfy a planning obligation of their residential development off Groby Road. The scheme is aimed at controlling vehicle speeds, improving pedestrian safety and generally mitigating against the impact of traffic from the development.

Consultations on the scheme involved writing to some 600 households in the village, in response 34 people responded. All comments received were considered by the Director of Environment and Transport in consultation with myself and the Lead Member for Environment and Transport. The approved scheme can be seen on the Charnwood District page of the County Council web site at www.leics.gov.uk/roads_schemes Construction is provisionally programmed to start in January 2014 with advanced notice of actual dates provided closer to the time. I also understand part of the footway along Bradgate Road will be resurfaced at the same time. May I thank all the residents who responded to the consultations.

Response to Local Letter.

I thought I would respond to the “Local Letter” in the last edition by Richard Morrell about new

bus shelters. The shelters referred to have been paid for by the developer of the site on Gorse Hill, to meet a planning obligation. This hopefully to encourage more people to use public transport. A new shelter has also been provided on Leicester Road adjacent to Gynsill Close, this was also paid for through developer contributions. Raised kerbs have been installed to help people with disabilities to have better access to public transport. It is my view, that the daytime service provided through Anstey is good and this may improve further when the proposed service to the new development on Groby Road is in place, this also paid for by the developer. I have also been working with the Parish Council to secure a late bus into Anstey, funding is now in place, hopefully the bus company will respond positively to this proposal.

Horse Riding for the Disabled.

I had the pleasure visiting the Meadow School of Riding on Deans Lane, Near Woodhouse Eaves, which is the base for Wenlo RAD Group who offer people of all ages, with a huge range of disabilities the opportunity to ride.

Their aim is to teach new skills and promote independence by encouraging riders to take charge of their horse in a safe and secure environment. All sessions are overseen by qualified coaches, supported by a team of volunteers . My visit was to present an award to Barbara Lees , one of the volunteers who has been recognised for her contribution and dedication to this very successful group of people. You can find out more about this excellent charity and their activities by going to their website www.wenlorda.org Leicestershire Flood Risk Strategy.

Flooding has had a significant impact on local communities within my Division and across Leicestershire. The County Council is currently developing a Flood Risk Management Strategy which will set out how organisations and communities will work together to manage the risk. This is in an early, important stage and the idea is to encourage community input into a survey to inform the Flood Risk Strategy.

I would be grateful if residents would take the opportunity to contribute to the questionnaire which will close on the 24th November 2013.

Home owners and businesses have extensive local knowledge built up over time and this questionnaire asks residents for their views and observations on any history of flooding, both on

their property and locally. The questionnaire can be found at www.leics.gov.uk/floodstrategy If you have any questions or require a paper copy of the questionnaire please e-mail flooding@leics.gov,uk or contact 0116 3057210.

Big Society Grant Fund.

Just a reminder that the County Council’s Big Society Grant Fund is still making grants to support grassroots, community and voluntary organisations to develop ideas, projects and initiatives which help make the Big Society a reality at local level. Grants are made up to a maximum of £15,000. This was the fund that supported the construction of the footway between Thurcaston and Anstey. Applications are considered by an independent panel which meets quarterly until the funds have been committed. The next meeting of the panel will take place during November.

Choirs Invited to Rock Around the Christmas Tree.

Choirs , singers and groups are being invited to help spread the festive spirit across Charnwood. This Christmas Charnwood Borough Council is appealing for local singers to showcase their skills for a total of thirty minutes each around the Loughborough Town’s Christmas Tree on Sunday 22nd December. Carols around the Christmas Tree is open to everyone, performers simply need to register by early November, times are available between 11.00am until 3.00pm. For more information or sign up visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/carolsreg If you need to contact me on any issues write to 10 Groby Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicester.

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It has been an incredibly busy and fulfilling first term for our new school. Just some of the events have been:-

The RCC Rural Action Team is now available to deliver a series of ‘Energy Best Deal’ sessions throughout Leicestershire and Rutland between 1st October 2013 and March 31st 2014.

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Jeans for Genes Day where the students wore civvies for the day and donated a pound towards the charity that supports and highlights the work done in genetic medicine.

All the students look very well turned out in their new uniform, and by donating their old school jumpers we have been able to support the Children of Honduras Trust. They will be delivered to Honduras in time for Christmas.

In November we will be having a visit from the author Bali Rai, both students and staff will be able to meet him and buy a signed copy of his book if they so wish.

Our athletes continue to excel, with our Year 9 boys football team winning against Market Bosworth, the U13 County Cup Football won 6 – 1 against Lutterworth, the National Cup Football Year 9’s also won 5 – 1 against Rushcliffe School in Nottingham, our under 16 Rugby won 28 – 5 against Woodbrook Vale and all years Netball teams have had convincing wins against their opponents.

And last. but certainly not least, we would like to say a huge thank you to Mr James Wilson from Davidsons Builders for supporting the school. Davidsons were due to contribute £300,000 to the school in 2015. James Wilson, the firm’s MD, after visiting the school, has chosen to advance this two year’s early, and contribute a further £20,000, this will now enable us to finance the additional building we require to provide for over 900 students in September 2014.

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Borough Councillor Report Cllr John J. Sutherington.

Ward Councillor. Anstey. 43 George Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7DT. 0116 2204643. M 07939070603. - Email:- cllr.john.sutherington@charnwood.gov.uk Sorry if you missed me in the last issue of “Your Local” but I missed the new deadline for articles. There may be a jot of old news that is still relevant but I have deleted out of date bits. Another excellent Anstey Gala passes by and once again the weather was good to us, and the grass had been cut. Congratulations to the gentleman who won the £526 first prize in the raffle. I didn’t get there till late on because of family commitments, but there seemed to be more stalls and people about which was good. Well done to the mainly new committee for all their sterling efforts throughout the year which enabled this village event to continue to be so successful.

I am looking forward to the Christmas one already.

PLANNING ISSUE TURNED DOWN. Well done to all those concerned, mainly on Bradgate Road Anstey, in getting the outline application for 34 houses behind 237 Bradgate Road turned down unanimously by a Charnwood Borough Council planning committee. It’s a battle won but I am sure there will be an appeal by the developers in the near future, so we need to remain vigilant for the next round. Well done to those who attended the long meeting; Anstey was the last item... it was late. Hopefully other contentious planning applications which are in the melting pot as we speak will produce the same results.

MILLFIELD CLOSE “More New Play” Continuing our role to provide somewhere for our younger generation to play we are, as I write, refurbishing the Millfield play area in Anstey. This will give the children even more things to play on throughout the village. Over the last couple of years we have updated quite a lot of play equipment in the village and opened a new one at the David Wilson/ Jelson developments at the back of Long Close off Bradgate Road, which is very popular. They really are much better provided for than “when I were a lad”, when all we had in the village on the “Reccy” was 6 swings, a slide, roundabout and a seesaw... and we thought how well off we were?

How times change.

MINI MOVERS 4TH. BIRTHDAY. I was happy to attend the 4th birthday party of Mini-Movers and blow the candles out.

Mini-Movers are a village organisation for 1 to 4 year olds set up with some help from Charnwood Borough Council by Georgina Budding and friends. They meet in the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey on a Tuesday morning each week. The party was well

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attended by grandparents, parents and toddlers who all had a good piece of birthday cake, and a sing song. I even remembered some of the songs (Old Macdonald is still on the farm? He must be getting on now??). Apparently I was on Facebook within minutes. ☺ LATE BUS IS BACK! Thanks to various grants, the late bus out of Leicester to Anstey has been reinstated to 6 nights a week Monday to Saturday. People came to ask the Parish council if this could be put back into service initially on a 3 month trial basis. We asked the question and it’s going to happen. If enough people use the service then it could become permanent. More details are to be found elsewhere in the local.

• Last bus to Anstey 11pm along Anstey Lane and down Gorse Hill. We did have some fun back in the 60’s. All sitting over one side of the Double Decker bus as it went round the bend at the bottom of Gorse Hill!!! Mad?

wife Viv and all the family.

KING RICHARD III. The petition to keep the remains of the last Plantagenet King in Leicester is now closed and we ended up with more signatures than the York petition, which is now also closed. I had a hunch we would do it so well done and thanks to all those that took the time to sign up and be counted!!

PHOTO FOUND. Some may remember me asking about a photo that my late mother (Barbara Sutherington nee Junemann) treasured but lost somewhere? Well good news is I have found a copy of Miss Redfern’s class at Park Road Infants School (circa 1936) through our local historian Brian Kibble. It was in his Anstey Millennium 4 DVD collection, a catalogue of over 1600 pictures of old Anstey from 1868 to 2010. I believe Brian still has few copies available tel 0116 2364441.

WHO PUT THE LIGHTS OUT? Well it wasn’t me, dear reader, and although I am sure it will save the County Council a penny or two, I think that over 250 of the 608 situated in Anstey is too many. If you think YOUR street or Jetty needs more lighting between Midnight and 5.30am, then please ring Clive Hodges at County Hall on 0116 3057224 or email siobhan. woodward@leics.gov.uk (copying me in).

According to the County Council, whose idea this is, previous experience at other locations has shown anti-social behaviour and crime levels to have dropped since the introduction of part-night lighting. I wonder what the police figures will reveal in times to come...

Having spent 32 years as a parish councillor and since 1999 at Charnwood Borough trying to, and succeeding, in bringing Anstey out of the dark ages, to have all these lights switched off is inviting crime. I understand some streets have NO LIGHTING at all.

If you would like a petition for your Street/Road then I have devised one that can be used. All you need do is call or email me and I will deliver one to you. On their return to me I will hand them in to the relevant body. I can’t guarantee anything but I will put your views forward.

Cllr. MIKE PARKER. A fine man, a good friend and fellow Councillor at Anstey Parish Council off and on for many years has sadly passed away and will be greatly missed. Commiserations to his

Bradgate Road Infants Class III - Circa 1933

back row: Bert Sutherington, Bob Draycott,Bob Postlethwaite, Roy Thompson, Maurice Willars, Dennis Bolcott, Howard Wakefield, George Alan Smith, 3rd row: Gertie Glover, Doreen King, Audrey Jordan, Patty Sutherington, Sylvia Wain, Pauline Wain, Renelle Mason 2nd row: Margaret Adcock, Jean Black, Norma Lee, Sadie Scott, Sylvia & Doreen Webb, Velma Pollard, Dorothy Preston, 1st row: Maurice Varnham, Walter Island, Des Inglesant, Peter Bramley, Roy Doughty, Alan Hunt.

Teacher Miss James

Courtesy of Ted Smith Anstey Millennium Collection No.686

ASB NOOK ETC. We have had some incidents, not major crimes but nevertheless distressing to residents, at various places around the village of late. However, with a bigger police presence in the area things seem to be quietening down again. These extra patrols will continue both visibly and with plain clothes officers on the street. It is good to welcome back and see police officer Stuart Parker patrolling the village again, along with CSO Phil Wright. We still have a police office in Anstey at the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road. If the lights on, there is usually someone in...

MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL. The new block at the school was officially opened by Lady Jennifer Gretton, Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire in midSeptember. The 8 extra classrooms, some of which have a wonderful view over the fields to Bradgate Park, will see the school reach its goal of becoming an Academy and so be able to teach pupils from 11 to 16. This will allow our children to take their GCSE exams here, previously they left at 14.

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Doug Kenny and Marion Smith, who were both teachers at the school when it first opened in 1957, also attended the very successful opening ceremony. Other special guests included the Mayor and deputy Mayor of Charnwood and members of the Martin Family, who the school was named after. We all had a pupil conducted tour round the school which brought back a few memories for me. The school scrap book 1957-66 also found yours truly on page 47, eating! A finger buffet was served afterwards courtesy of the excellent kitchen staff.

The school, which was found to be excellent in the last 2 Ofsted reports, really had a buzz about it. Long may it continue! Head Teacher Martin Furniss said “The community has driven this forward. It was the will of our families that the school converted to 11 to 16.” The conversion could see the school grow to as many as 940 pupils by next September.

NEW STREET SIGN! Tannery Terrace opposite the post office off Bradgate Road has finally got its street signs erected after 3 years. I have also got the developers (J. A. Ball) to clear the bit of unsightly land which belongs to them on Latimer Street. Pity they can’t mend some of the holes on the terrace. Good to see that the house they left in such bad repair in Latimer Street has been rendered.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM New street names for the Davidson’s development opposite the cemetery off Groby Road, Anstey are Summerfield Drive, Gretton Drive, Graves Way, Glover Close and Freer Close. They may appear to be puzzling to some but they are all taken at random from those who fell in the 1st World War and are remembered on the war memorial at Stadon Road, Anstey.

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You may remember those and many more at the remembrance service on Stadon Road on Sunday 10th November from 10.45am. All the names of those who gave their all will be read out at a service at 6.15pm on the same day at St. Mary’s Church Bradgate Road.

Those that are able will be back at the war memorial the following day at 11am on the 11th November.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in making this day happen. With all the help and support we managed to raise £3868 for various charities.

And finally ‘HSBC your local bank?’ closed after many years on Friday 11th October. I did ask if it was possible it may be kept open but alas no. “Was the rent to high or the lease perhaps run out”, I enquired? “Oh no” I was told “WE OWN THE BUILDING!!!”. So much for your local bank thinking of local people. We can, of course, go to the branch on Belgrave Road, Leicester. Very local...

You know where I am if you need me. Also to be found most Saturday mornings about 10.50am at the Methodist Church Coffee morning. Come in and say “Hello” - only 60p a cuppa, including biscuit.

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Sunday 10 November 2013

experience. Here we have a group of Scouts lighting fires with nothing Meet Latimerand School on Latim more than a spark, some dry tinder sourced from theoutside hedgerows a few and a fire lighter, but twigs - perhaps not as easy as using a box of matches This is an important and sombre occas once the skill is learned it will stay with you forever. Bear Grylls would be Please wear full uniform, black/navy proud of them.

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Raft race - Anstey Scouts participated in the District raft race at Watermead Park, the Scouts had to build their own raft and then paddle it around a course against the clock. We didn't win the competition, but we did build a very strong and stable craft that held up throughout the event. Perhaps more by luck than judgement no Gala Scouts have a one fell in and everyone had a great morning Anstey

As many warm clothes as possible can may be worn. Scouts can bring cagou parade. Can all members please wear There will be a full uniform inspection a Jubilee Hall. After the service, we will p

Scout Group Anstey Gala

busy summer

We recently took- part theand Anstey Gala…

Fire lighting campin fire

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fires are a staple Dens inthe the Wood - The task was to build a sheltercooking that would keep youof the part in Anstey Scouting experience.

Here we The Exec ran a Burger Stall and we also had Gala… dry overnight with just locally found resources andhave a couple of metres of…string.

Each of the patrols made a a group of Scouts lighting an obstacle course for all to try.

The Exec ran a first class den and had lots of fires with nothing more than a Burger Stall … and spark, some dry tinder sourced fun the protective qualities and theirparaded ability to ward webuilding also had anthem, but I have my doubts aboutDuring the into theof the rain. from thea ernoon, hedgerows the and sec ons a few obstacle course for a bit more time the Scouts could have produced something that would keep them dry, at I'm sure that with twigs - perhaps not as easy as a number of fun Arena, where we demonstrated all to try. using a box of matches and a fire least they now understand the basic principles.ac vi es that we use at our sec on evenings.

Fir exp mo twi onc pro

lighter, but once the skill is learned it will stay with you forever. Bear enjoyed a couple Grylls would be proudof ofhumorous them.

During the afternoon, the sections paraded into the Arena, where we demonstrated a number of fun activities that we use at our section evenings.

Ra We campfire songs the District raft race at Watermead followed by a- Anstey team Scouts building ac vity,inathe free for raft all game Bucket It’s a Raft race participated District race atof Watermead own raft and then paddle it around Park, the Scouts had build their own raft showing and then paddle it around a to Knockout, followed by to the Promise relay our commitment win competition, against the clock. We didn't win thethe competition, but webut did we builddid a bui Scoutcourse Promise and Laws. the event. held up throughout very strong and stable craft that held up throughout the event. Perhaps morePerha a great morning by luck than judgement no one fell inone andfell everyone in andhad everyone had a grea

Dens in the Wood - The task was to build a shelter that would keep you dry overnight with just locally found Dens in the Wood - The task was to resources and a couple of metres We enjoyed a dry overnight with just locally foun of string. Each of the patrols made couple of humorous campfire songs followed by a team a first class den and had lots of fun building activity, a freeGrants for all game of Bucket It’s a first class den and had lots of currently in the our process ofbuilding applying forbut grants as our them, I have my current heating boiler is beyond econo Knockout, followed by We the are Promise relay showing fun building them, but I have my do doubts about the protective commitment to our Scout PromiseIfand Laws. repair. you know of anyone who would be willing to help with Grant applications the th I'meither sure that with a bit moreortime qualities and their ability to ward address onthe thebasic fron acquiring or installing of a new boiler, please contact Heather Winterton of the rain. I'm sure that with a bit least they(email now understand page). more time the Scouts could have We are currently in the process of applying for grants as produced something that would our current heating boiler is beyond economical repair. keep them dry, at least they now If you know of anyone who would be willing to help with understand the basic principles. either Grant applications or the acquiring or installing of a new boiler, please contact Heather Winterton (email The C Our Duck Race… address on the front page).

Newsletter Issue 10. Annual September 2013 Page 4

Grants

In June we ran our annual duck race.

It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed the. fun The Cubs have been too . hectic .activiSince the busy AGM cub life has been Bouncy castles, cake stalls, tombola, gladiator fights all did well, but wassocontinues the ducksto and the wate Remembrance Parade and out.

Theithave pack be well suppor Since the AGM cub life has been hectic - we many ideas and such rockets that stole the day… a limited time to carry them out. The pack continues be well supported by Some parents to even enjoy it!

Service - Sunday 10th November cubs and their for which we are grateful.

Some parents to alleven those th A big thank you to all of you thatboth came along and parents supported our event, and especially enjoy it!

2013 We went cycling at Mallory Park - what a fantasti helped out.

Meet outside Latimer School on Latimer Street at We went Mallory Park Roll on next summer when we have lots cycling of newatideas planned to expand the event further.

10.15am. This is an important and sombre occasion which

we would like to be well attended.

what a fantastic venue & evening. Some parents cycled with their sons, others watched enviously (or borrowed a bike for a quick that we circuit!) are opening a second

Please wear full uniform, black/navy trousers, black shoes New or black trainers, sweatshirt or Beaver scout shirtcolony and necker. As many warm clothes as possible be worn underneath We arecan such a large waiting list Beaver colony on a Wednesday even the uniform. If in the case of very wet weather a coat We went to the District 30th from 5.45-6.45pm. may be worn. Scouts can bring cagoules on parade; birthday camp - amazing! So these can be carried by our marshals or parents many activities crammed into a Issuefrom 10. September However to allow all these new junior members to start,Newsletter we need help adults. watching the parade. Can all members please wear a weekend! poppy, which should be pinned just above purple We went great to the District 30th birthday camp - ama on your CV too!

No their experience necessary, all training provided. Looks Cubs continued through most of the crammed summer into school holidays and was well members badge. There will be a full uniform inspection at a weekend! attended by approx 75% of the pack. We worked towards athletes badge, 10.25am followed by a parade through Anstey up to the summer Cubs continued through most of the walked to Bradgate, and cooked over a fire at Johns Lee Wood.

Since the scho memorial cross by Jubilee Hall. After the service, we will well attended by approx 75% of the pack.

We wor start of term we have played games, put up a tent (for camper badge) and Salemembers can be parade back to LatimerJumble Street where badge, walked to Bradgate, and cooked over a fire tackled the orienteering at Castle Hill Park. collected.

We are holding our first Jumble Sale on Saturday 2nd November. So please start putting your jum

tent (for camper badge) and tackled the orienteeri

one side. We will be collecting in the weeks prior for those people who cannot bring their jumble d m to the Scout HQ. Don’t forget to bring your pennies down on the Saturday and bag yourself aLots barg

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her foot, so in order for her to recuperate, her

trousers, black shoes or black trainers, sweatshirt scoutpart shirt necker. member and archivist, Brenda Hooper, fatheror rented ofand a house in Thurcaston us with the a delightful she and one of aher younger sisters, worn underneath uniform.account If in theofcasewhere of very wet weather coat n be entertained theparade; life andthese times can of Leicester writer and marshals Catherine, could stay and benefit ules on be carried by our or parents watching the from the botanist, Mary Kirby (1817 – 1893). “forest air”.members Mary later recorded r a poppy, which should be pinned justMary’s above their purple badge. memories of father, John, camebyfrom a farming family Anstey in this in “Leaflets of my Life”, bypublished in at 10.25am followed a parade through uptime to the memorial cross the back Ibstock but he eventually 1887,be referring to the Rector, Revd. Waterfield parade toarea, Latimer Street wherebecame members can collected.

one of Leicester’s leading hosiery manufacas “a kind and agreeable man, and a turers. John’s first wife died aged 29 years, clear-headed preacher” and “he restored soon after giving birth to a son who also died, the church at his own cost; and also placed but from his second marriage, Mary was the a tablet within it, to the memory of Bishop Scoutseldest haveofa busy second their sixsummer children (five of Latimer”. Among the many things of interest whom – one son and four daughters – she observed, she noted that “A country life survived to adulthood). John was an has many pleasures. It was a great delight for re lighting - camp fire and cooking fires are ame staple of the Scouting indulgent father and his children lacked to sit and watch the changing light upon perience.

Here we have a group Scouts lighting nothing for nothing, especially books. of However, the hills, fires and towith see the storm clouds rise over ore than a spark, some dry tinder hedgerows and a then few discharge throughout his working life, his hosierysourced business from thethe summit of Old John, and was affected by market forces and his valley below.” themselves into the igs - perhaps not as easy as using a box of matches and a fire lighter, butAbove all, personal journal recordings reflected these during the twelve months she stayed in ce the skill is learned it will stay with you forever.

Bear Grylls would be difficulties, particularly in relation to concerns Thurcaston, Mary gathered a variety of wild oud of for them. his second wife’s poor health and in plants to add to her collection, eventually providing for his family. The places in which totalling 400 specimens, which, after her the family lived reflected the fluctuations in death, was given to the Literary and aft race - Anstey Scouts participated in business. After a variety of residences and at Philosophical Society and now forms the basis the Scouts had to build their a time when fortune seemed favourable, of the County Collection. Mary’s book, “The aPark, a course against the clock. We didn't Flora of Leicestershire”, which included details our John purchased a prestigious property in Friar he and constructed warehouse ild aLane verywhere strong stable acraft that at of 14 plants gathered in the vicinity of the end the garden – a decision no he later Thurcaston, was published in 1850 and she aps more byofluck than judgement appeared to regret, recording in his journal, acknowledged the assistance of a Leicester at morning “Trade flat, money scarce, spirits low”. public schoolmaster, Mr Hollins, in the collection of the plants and the collaboration Despite his business worries, John seemed of Revd. Andrew Bloxam, Rector of Twycross, o build a shelter that would keep you determined to ensure his children received a who contributed materialmade and did nd resources and a couple of metres of string.

Each of the patrols a editorial good education and Mary and her elder work for her book. Mary was delighted when sister, Sarah, were mainly educated together Sir William Hooker, first Director of Kew Botanic omical was apparent from anqualities early ageand thattheir ability to ward of the rain. oubts– itabout the protective Gardens, praised her book and contribution of the two sisters, Mary was the more towards promoting local interest he Scouts could have produced something that would keep them dry, atin botany. intellectually able. They attended various nt c principles. schools both in Leicester and Leicestershire John Kirby died in 1848 and his children were and one of these was a school for young left with various financial problems. The girls ladies in Belgrave Gate, owned by Mary inherited the house in Friar Lane and an Linwood, the famous Leicester embroiderer. income for two years, after which the house could be sold and the money shared equally Later, after a period of ill health due to which between the siblings. Thomas, the only son, Cubs she have been . . in Frisby-on-the was sentbusy awaytoo to .school inherited the hosiery business and after slowly ities.Wreake, on returning home Mary’s education recovering a number of trade debts, when - we have many ideas and such following a limited time was so curtailed.

However, her to carry them the estate was finally settled, it realised £5000. er mother’s death 1835, Mary’s both cubs andintheir parents foreducation which we are grateful. rted by At the end of the two year period, Sarah and was revitalised when a family friend loaned Catherine had no further need of residence her books from his own library and taught her hat in the Friar Lane house due to forthcoming Latin, enabling her parents to scan Virgilwith andtheir read a others watched ic venue & evening.

Some cycled sons, marriages, so Mary and her youngest sister, little (or Italian.

By 1839, enviously borrowed a bikeLeicester for a quickPhilosophical circuit!)

Elizabeth, bought the freehold and set up Society allowed women to attend their home there (recorded in 1851 census), but meetings and Mary was an eager were aware they needed to support participant, as well as going to lectures at the themselves financially. Between 1850 and Mechanics Institute. This was also the time 1870 they wrote many books featuring natthat she began to develop her interest in ural history, moral tales and adaptations of ning botany which had begun when, in her early the classics. Mary wrote “We were glad to childhood on holiday in Ramsgate, she find a ready sale for our manuscripts, and also collected seaweed. to put the profits in our pockets”.

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As published authors and being from a prominent merchant family, the sisters moved in well-placed social circles. They frequently travelled around England, visiting places of particular interest – on one occasion, Mary had a private guided tour of the British Museum where she saw the Rosetta Stone and collections of plants and mosses. Sadly later, Elizabeth suffered a mental breakdown due to a failed relationship with the man she had hoped to marry, and this situation led to the decision for the sisters to move away from Leicester to Norfolk. It was while they were living in Norfolk that Mary met the man who would become her husband, Henry Gregg.

Henry was a curate, nearing the completion of his term and after their marriage in August 1860, Henry, who was already acquainted with the Squire of Brooksby, was invited by the Squire to become the Rector of Brooksby.

Mary and Elizabeth bought the living of Brooksby and presented it to Henry – he was delighted but amazed, because he had no idea that the sisters were wealthy enough to make such a purchase! There was no Rectory at Brooksby, so initially the couple lived at Syston, but later moved to a new house in Melton Mowbray. Elizabeth never married and lived with Mary and Henry until her death in 1875. Henry died in 1882 and Mary in 1893.

All three were buried near the churchyard wall at Brooksby. Mary shares a grave with her husband and specifically requested that there should be “no text or verse whatsoever” on the gravestone.

It was her sole surviving sister, Madame Catherine Coulin, who presented the contents of Mary’s herbarium to the Literary and Philosophical Society in 1902.

Interestingly, it was Revd. Thomas Preston, at that time Rector of Thurcaston, who mounted Mary’s collection on uniform sheets of paper for incorporation with the county collection.

Despite the acclaim for “The Flora of Leicestershire”, Mary is best remembered today for “Leaflets from my Life” because it is an important legacy in portraying an accurate record of the domestic and social life of a 19th century Leicester lady.

From Jennifer Kennington Our final meeting in 2013 will comprise of the A.G.M. and an “Oral History Archive” presented by Colin Hyde. Date: Tuesday 19th November; Time: 7.30pm; Venue: Harrison Room, All Saints’ Church, Thurcaston. Visitors are most welcome and the meeting will conclude with festive refreshments.

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Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club The October meeting of the Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club was a talk called ‘Plants that Excite’ by Dr Andrew Ward.

Andrew runs a nursery in Norwell near Newark and he drew his inspiration for the talk from the many plants that he grows and sells. Indeed, Andrew made the point that the talk should be called ‘Plants that Excite Me’ as this talk was a personal selection of plants for the time of year, and would have been different in another season.

The talk was enhanced by excellent photographs of each plant and a plant list of all the plants featured, given to all attendees.

Andrew had a gentle humour and told many anecdotes about the plants featured.

But most of all he had extensive knowledge

of all the plants, and was clearly a very experienced and well trained horticulturist.

The list of plants featured was very extensive, but included Lobelia, Achillea, Crocosmia, Hemerocallis, Geranium, Aster, Chryanthemum, Heuchera, Orchid, and many more.

But plants were not introduced in isolation.

Andrew frequently showed various varieties of a certain plant and talked about the merits of each as well as the most suitable growing conditions.

This talk was well received, as were the many plants that Andrew bought for sale from his nursery. The nursery has a very good website that is well worth visiting www.norwellnurseries.co.uk

Gardening Club activities and meetings for the rest of the year Wed 13th November, 7.45 pm An Old Fashioned Christmas – Felicity Austin Wed 11th December, 7.45 pm Social Evening and Quiz Night The membership fee is based on a pro rota basis, or £3.00 per meeting. So, if you are interested in gardening - come and give the Club a try.

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FILMREVIEW Thor: The Dark World - 12A Released 30th October

Thor: The Dark World is the next installment in the thrilling Marvel story from one of the directors of TV’s magnificent Game of Thrones.

A dark force from before the birth of the universe has returned led by an evil genius that even the gods cannot conquer. It is, then, for Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to go into battle, not only to save Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) but to protect the universe from the evil Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) and the darkness he wants to plunge us all into. Thor: The Dark World 3D is a ripping adventure with some great sequences of London being blasted.

Philomena - 12A Released 1st November

Philomena is a moving true story about one woman’s quest to right a terrible wrong. Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) is a political journalist, out of a job and depressed.

When someone suggests he write a story about an old woman whose child was taken away from her by nuns fifty years ago, he thinks it’s not his sort of thing. But as he investigates, and meets Philomena (Judi Dench), he realises not only is this his way out of a career dead end but the start of a beautiful relationship.

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Nine hotspots targeted in dog fouling crackdown A BLITZ on dog fouling is targeting nine ‘hotspot’ areas across Charnwood.

Charnwood Borough Council’s annual Don’t Muck Around enviro-crime campaign will focus on areas where dog fouling issues have been raised by parish councils following a recent consultation.

Officers will increase patrols, post awareness leaflets and seek to prosecute offenders where possible – but efforts are also being stepped across the entire borough.

The Council has also produced a tongue-in-cheek ‘public information’ film to help people deal with dog fouling as well as a campaign Facebook page.

Alan Twells, Charnwood Borough Council’s Head of Regulatory Services, said: “Dog fouling is one of the biggest sources of environmental complaint we receive and the Don’t Muck Around campaign is our commitment to residents that we will take action by educating, raising awareness and taking action against offenders.

“It is frustrating for our communities that there are still people who do not realise that wrapped dog waste can be placed in any public highway litter bin – not just designated dog waste bins.

“There is no excuse for it and our analysis shows that the people most likely to commit offences are aged between 21 and 40 – they’re old enough to know better.”

The areas being monitored are: • Ashby Road Estate: Gracedieu Way, Sharpley Rd, Hermitage Way, Shortcliffe Park • Rothley: Fowke Street Playing Fields • Barkby: Brookside • Queniborough: Rearsby Road Playing Fields • East Goscote: Weavers Wynd and Jubilee Playing Fields • Woodhouse: Brook Road, Beaumanor Road and School Lane • Montsorrel: Memorial Park, • Sileby: Greedon Rise Playing area • Birstall: School Lane Playing Fields Charnwood Borough Council receives nearly 200 reports of dog fouling each year and earlier this year prosecuted two people in court for dog foulingrelated offences.

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The award-winning Don’t Muck Around campaign kicked off on Friday, September 27, 2013 and will tackle dog fouling, fly-tipping and litter over the next three months. People can follow the campaign on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dontmuck) or by checking our website www.charnwood.gov.uk/dontmuckaround2013

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THE MONDAY CLUB ANSTEY. CROPSTON, THURCASTON AND ROTHLEY

On Monday 9th September, the Membership met to support our customary “Bring and Buy Harvest” event in aid of “The Salvation Army” our Charity for the year 2013.

There was a very generous display of fruit and vegetables, various cakes, pastries, tins of biscuits, chocolates and books; everything was speedily sold raising the princely sum of £77.15.

After all the activity resembling a “rummage sale” we paused to refresh ourselves with cups of tea and drew the Free Raffle prize which was a box of Lindt Chocolates and won by Elizabeth Meadows, Then commenced our “in house” entertainment; this also was very successful. The first item was a fascinating insight into how Sue Wakerley, our resident Artist of many years, researched and produced stage by stage her Artwork. Sue showed paintings at various stages ranging from photography through to creating outlines and gradually the production of various paintings in the “nearly” finished state to the ultimate finished article.

The subjects were various and the audience was left intrigued with the details.

We then went on to poetry from various poets including an “Odd to Autumn” written by John Keats and read with feeling by Jennifer

Kennington, which reminded us appropriately of the season we have reached after our unusually lovely Summer.

Next came a very unusual poem taken from the house of Oliver Cromwell; a copy of which was beautifully read by Diane Rouse; entitled “Tussie Mussies”. These “T.M”s apparently were small nosegays presented to guests of the house and became a popular custom in the 17th Century. The floral/herb contents of the nosegays were understood by the donor and the recipient alike and, of course, could have been hidden messages of love!!

We then enjoyed a very special poem written and read by Gill Jefferson dedicated to “Bradgate Park” beautifully written and so appropriate as the Club is situated at the Reservoir end of the Park and so well known to us all.

In conclusion I presented my usual miscellany of jokes received from old school friends from all over the world, which produced a great deal of laughter on which to end the afternoon.

For the first time in having Monday Club Meetings during the past ten years, although having enjoyed most of our Speakers, this is the first time we have had to stop our speaker from completing his subject, as we had run out

of time! Mr Brian Kibble’s talk about Anstey and area from the 1800s onwards, was so fascinating we were totally absorbed and just about partook of quick refreshments before returning to our homes.

A very professional presentation by way of photographic slides, greatly enhanced the talk and gave members an opportunity to search back in their personal recollections about the buildings, their business and shops and memories which had been handed down through their parents and families.

We have therefore requested Mr Kibble to return on the 10th March 2014 to complete his tour through Anstey’s history up to modern times. Everyone will be most welcome to come and join us. For any enquires please ring me on 0116 2363467.

For your future information, The Monday Club meets at the Cropston Evangelical Chapel, on Station Road, Cropston, at 2.15pm on the second Monday of each month. Car parking is available by request.

Our next Meeting will take place on 11th November when we shall enjoy a group of Handbell Ringers from All Saints Church for our entertainment and we shall be greeting the Christmas celebrations with homemade mince Pies for our refreshment....

Spend that £1 Closer To Home Anstey WI run A local hospice says it hopes that National Lottery players will support causes closer to home in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as the National Lottery doubles the price of a ticket from £1 to £2 with effect from Thursday 3rd October.

LOROS is encouraging those who do not feel they can continue playing the National Lottery due to the rise, to turn their attentions to their local charity.

LOROS has been running a lottery since October 1996 and currently has over 21,000 members, currently raising around £800,000 per year towards hospice care. Lottery Manager Liz Singleton says “the LOROS Lottery plays a very real part in providing funding needed to continue the wonderful work carried out at the hospice and in the community but we need more people to come forward and join in the fun”.

The LOROS lottery still only costs £1 per week to enter, and has no plans to match its fee with that of the National Lottery.

The other benefit to supporting the LOROS Lottery is that supporters can see where and how their contribution is making a difference to local lives, and, indeed people who they may know.

Liz added “Around 2,500 local people receive free, high-quality, compassionate care and support each year and our weekly lottery raises the equivalent to the cost of 22 full time nurses on our ward”.

To find out more about joining the LOROS Lottery visit loros.co.uk or call 0116 2318430.

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Their speaker at the monthly meeting was Jo Carter, with “True Tales of a Tour Guide. An engaging, friendly character, she told mainly of her experiences as a guide at Warwick Castle.

Even her moans about the trials and tribulations of being in costume among waxworks were funny, and she told some hilarious tales of visitors, such as the American lady who mistook a St George’s Cross tabard for the uniform of a first aider. She took her revenge on an irritating school child by shaking his hand with a spare wax hand, which of course came off in his, and found her umbrella handy in unorthodox ways!

Jo was aware that she was a short notice replacement for the published speaker, who was unable to attend, but was reassured that she was in no sense the “B Team” by her audience, who had thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

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Repairs will be made to the grade two listed station staircase, an original 1890s Great Central Railway storage shed will be completely rebuilt and for the first time proper paths for people who use wheel chairs will be provided in the station yard.

Managing director of the Great Central Railway, Bill Ford said, "We are delighted with the grant which will enable us to not only make vital repairs but also significantly improve the experience of our visitors.

Working with Biffa Award will really help to protect our Victorian heritage. I would like to thank our funding team who have worked so hard to secure the award. The work will complement our recently developed family cafĂŠ and newly installed turntable."

Gillian French, Biffa Award Programme Manager, said: "We are proud to support this project, which will bring to life the story of this rural railway goods yard from the steam era, so that it can be enjoyed by more of the local community as well as visitors from further afield".

Other works at Quorn station will include new signs which will help interpret how a goods yard at a country station worked. Work will begin on the improvements before Christmas.

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October 1963. The pipes “a calling�

While the Beatles (She loves you) and Brian Poole & the Tremeloes (Do you love me) topped the charts nationally, “Anstey Jock� the phantom piper of Bradgate Park unmasked himself, along with 11 of his friends in full highland gear at the Nook, Anstey. It was raining but a good crowd gathered because rumour had it that “AJ� would make an appearance.

Among those getting wet was I understand Mrs Pat Deakin of Bradgate Road, Anstey who started the whole ball rolling at the beginning of the month with a letter to the Leicester Mercury, after hearing the sounds of his pipes one evening wafting over the fields.

(Yes we had a lot more fields then...)

While the villagers huddled together under umbrellas, rain-macks and flat caps in the wet, suddenly the unmistakable noise of pipe and drums drifted across the Nook and moments later, a band of wet kilted highlanders marched proudly round the corner to the skirl of the pipes.

Pat and the rest were surprised to see the Leicester Seaforth Highlanders Association Band led by Pipe Major John Milne of Netherall Road, Leicester, who introduced Piper Anthony Tilley, aged 33 of Harewood Street, Leicester. �Anstey Jock� himself.

I am afraid I have no idea what he was doing practicing up in the fields although I could probably guess...Perhaps we have others who have a better memory than me? Let me know.

Yours John J Sutherington. Anstey lad. Tambourine player only!

Come Along and Enjoy an Afternoon of All Things Vintage

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is holding a Vintage Afternoon Tea event at their tearooms, Ulverscroft Grange, on Wednesday, 6th November, between 2.30pm and 4.00pm.

A traditional afternoon tea will be served on fine English bone china and will include a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones and home-made cakes. These will be accompanied by a choice of teas and coffee. The cost per person is £8.50 and advanced booking is essential. During the afternoon, a selection of music from the 1940’s/50’s era will be played and there will be a vintage stall selling crockery, glass wear and ornaments.

The charity shops will also be open during the afternoon including the new Christmas selection which offers a wide range of festive items -gifts, decorations, stocking-fillers and much more.

Why not come along earlier and enjoy a refreshing walk in the glorious autumn scenery or do a little shopping before sitting down to afternoon tea as it used to be served!

Fundraising income is extremely important to the long term development of the Foundation and your support in publicising this event is greatly welcomed and appreciated.

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POLICEMATTERS Welcome to this months Police Matters from the Anstey Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team. The published crime figures cover 19th September to 19th October 2013. Unfortunately we have suffered a further two burglaries within the period, but whilst any burglary is one too many, the Anstey neighbourhood still falls well below the recorded burglary figures for other areas within the Charnwood parish. However, we must remain vigilant especially as the dark nights are now drawing in. Remember, during the autumn /winter months lighting around your property is vital and it is known that a well lit property externally can be equally as effective as a fitted house alarm. Now is the time to check your external lights are working, or to fit any external lighting to light up your path/driveway if someone approaches.

Whilst we have not suffered any Cycle Thefts within the review period, the theft of cycles has risen greatly across the whole force area and indeed throughout the country. The theft of a cycle can be seen as easy pickings for a criminal, especially as there are now many ways to dispose of the stolen cycle via online sale sites such as Ebay and Gumtree. It is vital therefore that you ensure your cycle is secured out of sight with a good lock. We would recommend a ‘D’ lock as these are not easy to cut through with tools such as bolt croppers, which is often the case with chain locks. Never leave your cycles unattended outside shops etc (I often see children’s cycles left laying around on the path outside shops and on the local parks with no owners around!). Your local Neighbourhood Watch Manager, Diane Tillotson, may be able to source some of the ‘D’ locks at a reduced price (please see her article for contact details). Finally, ensure your cycle is identifiable even if it is altered or gets a

‘makeover’ after the theft. Smartwater marking is excellent for this, and this also can be obtained from Diane.

I am mindful that as this copy of ‘Your Local’ magazine drops through your letter box many of you will be either preparing to attend fireworks displays or holding fireworks parties at home. Whilst these can be exciting events, especially for the children, please remain safe and understand the dangers that fireworks can pose: • Half of all fireworks accidents happen to children under the age of 17 • The majority of injuries happen at family or private parties • 3 Sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a Blow Torch • A Rocket accelerates up to speeds of 150mph • Fireworks frighten animals/pets…FACT! Respect them, Enjoy them…… and stand well back!

As always please report any suspicious activity to Police on 101, or 999 if you believe a crime may be in progress. Alternatively, for anybody who has any information on crime they wish to pass anonymously, then please call CRIME STOPPERS on 0800 555 111. Your call will always be free, we won’t ask your name and you may even receive a cash reward.

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Sept/Oct Crime Figures Burglary Dwelling (inc. Attempts) – 2 Sutherington Way, Hollow Rd Burglary (non Dwelling) - 0 (Business Premises, Shed, Garage, Etc) (inc. Attempts) Theft of Motor Vehicle – 1 Cropston Rd (Moped) Theft from Motor Vehicle – 1 Forest Gate (wheel covers) Damage to Motor Vehicle – 1 Stadon Rd Criminal Damage Dwelling – 0 Criminal Damage (non Dwelling) - 0 (Business Premises, Shed, Garage Etc) Theft Cycle – 0 Theft Person - 0 Theft Store – 2 Co-op Store, Cropston Rd Fraud – 0 Theft Property – 1 Wolfe End

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Film Presentations From Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council This epic musical drama "Les Misérables" had great power. Anne Hathaway deserved her Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. Hugh Jackman won an Oscar nomination for his fearless portrayal of the convict Jean Valjean who only just survived starvation. During the film and even in the political turmoil, all the actors sang their hearts out. Those of us who had already seen this film on the big screen, were still entranced.

“Hyde Park on Hudson”

will be shown on Friday November 8th and lasts 94 minutes.

This British comedy is set in the Hudson Valley and features King George V1 and our Queen Mother on the first trip across the Atlantic for a reigning British monarch. World War 11 is looming and our king is on a diplomatic mission to secure allied support, led by President Franklin Roosevelt.

However, behind the scenes, Franklin's sixth cousin Daisy, develops a very close bond with the president, played brilliantly by Bill Murray.

“Great Expectations”

will be shown on Friday December 13th and lasts 128 minutes.

This recent best-ever version of the Charles Dickens classic has distinguished actors: Ralph Fiennes; Robbie Coltrane; David Walliams; Helena Bonham Cater. It promises to be an entertaining film before Christmas.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm, tickets cost £4-50 and concessions are £4. The price includes refreshments and a lucky prize draw.

Advanced tickets can be purchased via the parish office - 0116 236 7626 or at the door.

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Charnwood MP calls on constituents to look after their eyesight by having regular eye tests Local MP for Charnwood and current Chair of the House of Commons Health Select Committee, the Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP, visited Opticare Opticians in Anstey today to find out why regular eye tests are so important in preventing blindness and to learn more about the enhanced services provided in his constituency.

1.8 million people in the UK are living with sight loss and this figure is set to increase by 115% to nearly 4 million people by 2050, largely due to the ageing population (1). Much of this is preventable through the early detection and treatment of eye problems. Regular eye tests are a simple and practical way to maintain good eye health and look after your eyes.

Optometrists and practice owners Shaishav Shah and Paresh Patel explained some of the benefits of regular sight tests to Stephen Dorrell, such as the detection of eye diseases, like Glaucoma, Cataracts and Retinal Detachments.

A sight test can be the first indicator of certain health issues for example Diabetes, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol and this process is often made easier with the use of retinal cameras helping the practitioner to monitor these conditions.

Commenting on his visit, Stephen Dorrell said: “I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit Opticare. I had an interesting conversation about the changing shape of optical care and the role of optical care in primary care provision.”

Many groups of people are entitled to free NHS sight tests. These include those aged 60 and over, all children under 16 and those on low incomes.

Optical practices are convenient and offer easy access in the local community. You can visit any practice that is either near where you live or where you work. Optical practices can see NHS patients at times that suit them.

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THIS MONTH’S NEWS FROM ANSTEY NHW SWITCH ON TO THE DANGERS OF LEAVING YOUR HOME IN DARKNESS Leicestershire Police will once again be putting light bulb-shaped leaflets, through the doors of homes left in darkness as part of a police campaign to tackle burglary during the winter months.

The leaflet says: ‘No lights on!! If we think no one is home, so could burglars.’ Police Community Support Officers and Police Volunteers will be giving out the leaflets from Sunday 27th October 2013, when the clocks go back. They are an eye catching way of reminding people to leave a light on when they go out during winter evenings or use a light timer which switches lights on when it begins to get dark. The leaflets are part of a Force wide campaign to tackle burglary.

Detective Chief Inspector Rich Ward is lead for burglary reduction for the Force, he said; “We are aware that we are experiencing a small increase in burglaries at the moment and Operation Dynamo has been in place to tackle the problem. We have a team of officers who are dedicated to tackling burglary and we are maximising our use of technology to catch criminals using our road network.

“We’re urging members of the public to help us by keeping their property safe and reporting any suspicious activity to us immediately.

"The dark evenings and nights help burglars because they can easily see which houses are empty. We’d like people to think about using light timers or leaving lights on when they are out to deter burglars from targeting their property. The timers don’t cost much to buy but could save a great deal of heartache. We know how awful it feels to be burgled which is why we are doing everything we can to tackle it. We are sending crime prevention advice out using the police’s community messaging system Neighbourhood Link and on Facebook and Twitter so we’d urge people to sign up to those to get the latest information.”

Other things homeowners can do: • Put timer switches on radios and regularly change the timing.

• Fit external security lighting such as dusk to dawn energy efficient lighting that will come on automatically as dusk sets in or brighter infrared activated lighting drawing attention to movement.

• Make sure gates or access to the rear of the house are locked.

• Lock sheds, trim overgrown plants, secure windows, use locks and bolts and keep all your keys, out of sight and reach.

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• People should also mark their property with their postcode, name and house number and install intruder alarms.

• Join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and report anything suspicious to the police.

This is localised information sent on behalf of Charnwood LPU, it does NOT reflect that Anstey has suffered from a lot of burglaries.

Please read the Police Report in this issue from PCSO Phil Wright.

Also regarding Phil’s article, he mentions D-Locks and SmartWater. Yes I do have a few of these to sell which were acquired from Leicestershire Police at a discount from other suppliers. The D-Locks are £5 each and SmartWater is £15. Also I can obtain 24 hour timers at a very reasonable price. If you wish to buy SmartWater on the internet then it would cost you at least £25 with an extra charge annually.

For those of you that have never heard of SmartWater it is described as a DNA for your property. It comes in a liquid form and can be used to mark any piece of property that is valuable to you, eg TV’s, computers, music centres, jewellery, also garden equipment. It comes with a unique number which is placed on all the items you mark, no matter how small. That is why it is known as a DNA for your property. There is a registration form enclosed and it is very important that you fill this in and send it off to the address on the form, also enclosed are 6 stickers to enable you to show that you have marked your property. This is a big deterrent to any burglar, because they know your goods can be traced. If you do happen to lose any property that you have marked, and the Police do happen to find it, they will just take a very small area from the DNA and send it off to where it is registered. You do stand a very high change of getting your property back.

Also if you happen to move house, then all you have to do is notify SmartWater, who will then register your number at your new address.

If you wish to purchase any security items from me please contact me on the details given at the foot of this article.

PEOPLE COLLECTING FROM DOORS I have been notified that people in various parts of Anstey have been experiencing young people knocking on doors and saying they are collecting on behalf of a charity or themselves. If you experience these kinds of callers please ask for their identity badges and check if it carries a photo ID. If not then don’t give them any money and phone the Police on 101 immediately. They can then send someone round the area concerned to see if they can locate them.

ANSTEY GALA I would like to say thank you to everyone who came and supported us at the Anstey Gala, either by buying tickets for our tombola and also to those who supplied the prizes.

At the gala I met Pam & Brian Sargeant from Charnwood Road, who expressed an interest in becoming coordinators for this scheme. I hope by now that they have been round to all the residents with the surveys and that you have all filled them in ready for your scheme to precede.

Also thanks to the Gala Committee for another excellent day. We will also be attending this year’s Christmas Gala, so please come and support us once again.

WELCOME MEETING. Thank you to all of you who attended the latest welcome meeting, we now have another 6 NHW schemes registered in Anstey.

We have a change of coordinators for 2 of the schemes, (which were mentioned in last month’s edition), Albion Street and Kitchener Road. Thanks to Robert Smith and Mrs Preston for volunteering to become coordinators for Albion St and Kitchener Road respectively. I hope all the coordinators have been round to see you all, with your welcome packs and to collect your donation towards the street signs. I hope these will be going up in the near future.

CO-ORDINATORS WANTED Following last month’s appeal for Co-ordinators, Ralph & Jennifer Howe have provisionally volunteered to become coordinators for the Birkdale Road & Hazelhead Road scheme.

This will now enable this scheme to be registered on the Leicestershire NHW database and given a scheme number. This may help you to claim a reduction on your house insurance. (This depends on&your insurer).

CARPET UPHOLSTERY CLEA APOLOGIES Lastly I apologise to the residents of Woodgon Road and Highfield Street, for not being round to put NHW surveys through your letterboxes enabling you to join Anstey NHW. If anyone in these two Roads is interested in becoming a coordinator for these schemes I would really like to hear from you.

If you need to contact me my details are as follows. Phone number is 0116 2365745.

PLEASE NOTE MY NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS, dianetillotson80@yahoo.com Unfortunately this is something completely out of my control, for some reason O2 are no longer providing e-mail addresses.

DIANE TILLOTSON ANSTEY NHW BEAT MANAGER

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